Microsoft to hold Surface launch event on 23 September in New York City

Microsoft has just sent invitations to the media for an event on 23 September in New York City, where the company will presumably unveil its next-generation Surface tablets.

The rumoured Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets have popped up in numerous leaks recently, suggesting they will soon replace the original Surface RT and Surface Pro. Microsoft has also lowered the price of its existing tablet line, further indicating the company plans to introduce a refresh.

Microsoft's invite is the final bit a proof that the company will indeed launch new Surfaces. After all, the image in the invite leaves little to the imagination. Stay tuned for more from the event though, as Pocket-lint will be there live.

Élyse is Los Angeles-based and has a decade of journalism experience. She sticks to technology reporting, with a focus on Apple and Google-related news, and has worked in many forms of media, including newspapers and online. She also holds a MFA in creative writing and a BA in multimedia journalism.